Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 04V-385 · 2004 Dodge RAM

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 04V-385 covers 2,261 2004 Dodge RAM for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,2611 model

ReportedAug 3, 2004Owners notified Aug 13, 2004

Complaints since10Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V385000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN PICK-UP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L ENGINES, THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS MAY SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH A VALVE COVER STUD.

The risk

A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE GENERATOR HARNESS CAN CAUSE AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ALTERNATOR WIRING INSULATION FOR DAMAGE AND REPAIR AND ADD A TIE-STRAP CLIP TO THE VALVE COVER STUD TO RETAIN THE WIRING. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

RECALL NO. D34.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Dodge RAM2004

Built from June 22, 2004 to July 7, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.